Did you know that it’s against the law for freelancers in New York City to not be paid within 30 days of rendered services?  The Freelance Isn’t Free Law went into effect on May 15, 2017 to provide basic protections for freelance work that include mandatory contracts, 30-day payment terms, payment agreement protections, anti-retaliation, legal assistance, and double damages. This law covers NYC freelancers who are earning 1099 income, owed over $800 of work in a 4-month period.